Institutional legitimacy: an exegesis of normative incentives

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Table 1. Patterns of interaction and legitimization effects: NEWater

	Institutional change	Normative incentives	Interaction	Input legitimacy	Output legitimacy
PUB	Indirect potable water reuse	Securing water supply; trust in bureaucrats and overseas expert inputs; rational decisions by bureaucrats and technicians	Media; grassroots leaders; focus groups; explanation based on scientific data	Public consultation; third-party expert testimony	Public acceptance; external validation by a panel of international experts

Table 2. Patterns of interaction and legitimation effects: YRCC

	Institutional change	Normative incentives	Interaction	Input legitimacy	Output legitimacy
YRCC	Integrated water resources management	Public goods (environment); community mutual gains; national pride	Leaders' site visits and inspiration; group discussions	Mandate from central govt.; local community support	No zero flow; social, economic, ecological, and environmental improvements